Position Title: Substitute American Sign Language (ASL) InterpreterLocation: Lorain City Schools / Lorain, OHEmployment Type: As Needed / Part-Time / On-CallPay Rate: $21.00/HourAbout the RoleDedicated School Staffing is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Substitute ASL Interpreters to provide on-call interpreting services to support effective communication between Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing individuals and hearing staff and students to fill in when regular staff is absent. The interpreter ensures communication access through accurate, culturally appropriate interpretation using American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication modes as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret spoken English into ASL and ASL into spoken English in classrooms, meetings, and other assigned settingsMaintain message accuracy, register, intent, and cultural equivalence while interpretingFollow professional standards and ethical guidelinesCollaborate with teachers, staff, and service providers to support accessible communication environmentsMaintain confidentiality of all student and staff informationSupport students' access to instruction, peer interaction, and extracurricular activitiesCollaborate with teachers to understand lesson plans and vocabularyFollow IEP-related communication access guidelinesRequired QualificationsMust be 18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or equivalentValid educational aide permit or higher teaching license (as required by state regulations)Clean criminal background checksFluency in American Sign Language and spoken EnglishDemonstrated ability to interpret accurately in educational settingsHigh school diploma or equivalentAbility to work flexible, on-call, or short-notice assignmentsAdherence to the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio EducatorsPreferred QualificationsCertification in ASL or related fieldExperience interpreting in K-12, postsecondary, or public-service environmentsKnowledge of Deaf culture and accessibility best practicesWhat We OfferFlexible schedulingOpportunities to gain experience in education and student supportPotential for long-term substitute opportunitiesPotential pathways to other school-based rolesOptions for minor medical benefitsEnrollment in School Employees Retirement System (SERS)
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